BY: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard of Sharjah Heritage Museum? Welcome to the party! This article discusses the experience and value that the Sharjah Museum brings to the new generation. I took a virtual tour to discover the Sharjah heritage museum. To know what it displays and how it … Continued
BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Fresh out of the dry sands of Giza, archaeologists have uncovered hundreds of ancient commodities, including statues, sarcophagi, and mummies that have been well-preserved for nearly 2500 years. The discovery comes right on the heels of a forecasted economic decline in Egypt, and it is hoped that … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold, to the invite list, to the food, to the venue – there are a lot of decisions to be made! … Continued
Last Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at an exciting venue in Washington DC, near DuPont Circle, was the site where Arab America Foundation acknowledged for a fifth consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities, including guests from outside DC such as California, … Continued
The following is a review of how the U.S. suppresses and criminalizes the rights of Palestinians. It points to how the U.S. Government attacks Palestinian rights movements. This review shows how critics of Palestinians conflate antisemitism and criticism of Israel. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on an important discussion by the Arab Center Washington DC. This concerns U.S. Government bias against Palestine.
By Nouha Elyazidi / Arab American Contributing Writer Growing up with an Arab background in the United States is a very unique experience, to say the least. It provides you with a unique opportunity to be immersed in two vastly unique cultures and identify with both. Being a first-generation Arab American does come with its … Continued
(Photo Credit: Make Life Skate Life) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer 7Hills Skatepark is located in the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, which is famous for lacking public space and accessible recreational outlets for youth. The skatepark was originally an open space with only a couple of trees. Mohammed Zakaria, the founder … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Nazem Kadri is a Canadian Lebanese and Muslim forward who currently plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are currently in the NHL Playoffs, and they won their second-round Western Conference Semifinals Series against the St. Louis Blues; however, these … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab American Contributing Writer When traveling through the Middle East and North Africa, one of the most iconic sounds you will hear is the Islamic call to prayer. In Arabic it is called the Adhan. The Adhan is performed by a muezzin whose recitation announces that it is the time for … Continued
Democratic representatives of the U.S. House have demanded a U.S. investigation of Palestinian American journalist Abu Akleh’s murder. Contributing writer, John Mason reports on this and the response to Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s demand by Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. In a related event, he recounts that Tlaib introduced a House Resolution to recognize the Nakba (The Catastrophe), referring to the founding of the Israeli state in 1948.
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2006 novel Mornings in Jenin is an extraordinary narration of a glimpse of what occurs to and in Palestine and the aftermath it has on its people (Palestinians). For example, the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was murdered in cold blood at the hands of the Israeli … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Kosa Bil Leban translates to zucchini in yogurt! This simple dish begins with small zucchini that are hollowed out and stuffed with a flavor-packed filling of meat and pine nuts. The zucchini are poached in water or fried in oil, drained, and finally simmered for a bit … Continued
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